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Hi all - I am excited to explore some of the items we have that I am clueless about. My husband's family collected lots of things and had much reason to do so! Thomas Jefferson is his 6th great uncle and we have Jefferson letters and many other items in our possession. Those things we received after his mother passed were documented by Motley's Auctions here in Richmond, Va. Many items, however, she gave us along the way and there is no record. My husband's father was a doctor here in town and they travelled much. He was a renaissance man in the truest sense and they knew art and collectibles. We have a a lot of pewter from either England, Scotland or Ireland.

Here is one piece that made me curious...I googled every iteration of this name and lots of pottery descriptions and found nothing. Since it is numbered I thought I'd throw it out somewhere like this!

 

Flipped your photo -

 

Thanks! Newbie

 

Welcome!

 

Please take with a grain of salt, but I think it's studio pottery dated '96. How could it be numbered 1/96, that is, knowing ahead of time he would make 96 of them!
Janet

 

Welcome! Not sure I can offer you much you haven't already tried. I agree it's studio pottery from 1996. The fish are carp which are a symbol of good luck in Chinese culture - so I would suspect we're looking for either an oriental artist or someone borrowing from that tradition. The problem with identifying studio potters is that many operate for only a short time or have primarily a regional following. Still it's a pretty dish!
Don

 

Makes sense! My parents in law were also very supportive of local artists so I will check around town. Thanks!

 

I see "mike papz" ? And welcome !

 

Welcome aboard. It helps get the right eyeballs if you indicate the material in your captioned question. Glass or pottery. Some of use do not cross over. All I knew about you platter is that it is "fishy baked dirt" LOL. Enjoy this group.